About this role
General Nurse
- Job Type Full Time , Onsite
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience 2 - 4 years
- Location Thika
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare
- Salary Range KSh 30,000 - KSh 50,000/month
Job Purpose
- To provide safe, compassionate, and effective nursing care to patients by assessing their needs, administering appropriate treatment, monitoring their progress, and supporting the overall delivery of quality healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities
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To ensure delivery of patient care through implementation of prescribed medication and monitoring effects.
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To provide nursing care to patients based on established clinical practice standards.
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To collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery.
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To actively participate in programs for quality improvement in nursing practices.
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To maintain positive interpersonal relations with subordinates & seniors.
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To promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and coworkers including the implementations of infection control policies of the hospital.
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To perform the initial and reassessment of the patient within the defined time frame.
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To check daily inventory of Medicines & Other Equipment's.
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To provide Pre & Post operative care to the inpatient as per protocols.
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To provide health education to the patients as required.
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To instruct IV Class staff for cleaning, changing of bed sheets, sponging the patient, other routine necessities of patients and biomedical waste management. Report Checking of all patients.(Supervisory).
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To give priority to emergency cases and to co-ordinate with the consultants / respective department for the same.
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To maintain appropriate departmental documentation.
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To treat all communication about patients, staff, and other organizational business confidentially.
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To be involved in quality Assurance / Quality control activities.
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To perform all the jobs as may be assigned due to exigencies of work.
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Participation in Continuous Quality Improvement.
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Qualifications and Experience
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Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
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Valid registration and practicing license with the relevant nursing regulatory body in Kenya.
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Previous experience working in a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare setting.
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Good knowledge of nursing procedures, patient care, and infection prevention and control.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
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Compassionate, patient-focused, and professional approach to patient care.
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